John Deere

H480 Loader

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: H480 Loader
  • Superior strength and visibility
  • For heavy-duty chores
  • Parking stands are integrated on the loader

Boom lockout for easy service

A hydraulic shut-off valve is included with the H-Series Ag Loaders to ensure the loader does not lower suddenly. For example, this allows the boom to be locked out when someone is required to be located under the loader boom for service work on the tractor. It should not be used for extended periods of time unless an appropriate support stand is also utilized.

Loader removal (parking) made easy

John Deere loaders are easily removed and reinstalled on tractors without tools. The parking system allows removing or attaching the loader to the tractor in minutes without the need for tools.

In order to remove or park the loader, apply slight down pressure to the loader boom with the bucket dumped at approximately a 30-degree angle. With the tractor in park, install the parking stands and place the mast pins in the open position.

To watch a video of parking and attaching an H-Series loader click here.

REMOVING OR PARKING THE LOADER

Utilizing the boom circuit with the tractor in neutral, rotate the mast forward until the mast has rotated past the pin location on the mounting frame by extending the lift cylinder. Now using the bucket circuit, rollback the bucket until the mast is removed from the pocket and will clear the tires.

Masts rotated forward, then bucket rolled backMasts rotated forward, then bucket rolled back
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With the tractor in park, shut the engine off and relieve the hydraulic pressure as indicated for the tractor. Relieve pressure on the single-point hydraulic connection, then disconnect or open the single-point hydraulic connector.

Parked loaderParked loader
Relieving the hydraulic pressureRelieving the hydraulic pressure
Disconnect/open single point hydraulic connectionDisconnect/open single point hydraulic connection

Store the loader half of the single-point connector. The tractor is now ready to back away from the loader.

Concealed oil lines improve appearance and reduce damage

Over time, increased width in tractor hoods have caused issues with available space for running traditional oil lines of a loader along the boom, making them more susceptible to damage.

To improve this situation, the oil lines have been routed through the boom arm and the torque tube, improving line protection and the appearance of the loader.

False rod bucket cylinders improve productivity

Fast bucket cycle times are important to dump the load from the bucket as quickly as possible, (quite often) in order to be as productive as possible, while completing loading operations. The bucket cylinder design can have a major impact on this cycle time, especially for the mechanical self-leveling loaders.

Therefore, all MSL H-Series Loaders utilize false rod bucket cylinders. A false rod cylinder has a smaller displacement of oil requirement on the head end of the cylinder, which allows this cylinder to dump much faster than a normal cylinder.

Boom breakout force: Measured at pivot (Y) 4793 kgf 10567 lbf
Bucket rollback force capacity: At ground-level line (ZZ) 4640 kgf 10229 lbf
Clearance at full height - bucket dumped (C): 3820 mm 150.4 in.
Dump angle, degrees (E): -58.9 degree (angle)
Lift capacity at full height: Measured at pivot (U) 2065 kg 4553 lb
Maximum lift height (A): 4650 mm 183.1 in.
Rollback angle, degrees (G): 42 degree (angle)
  • Lift Capacity: 5,269-5,489 pounds (2395-2495 kg)
  • Lift Height: 181-188 in. (4.602-4.764 m)
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